Brandon Crawford

Mike Trout flashed the skill that puts him at the front of baseball's new generation, just moments after four of the all-time greats walked off the field. Trout became the first player in 38 years to homer leading off an All-Star Game, then became the first player to take home the Midsummer Classic's MVP award two years in row. A new-look All-Star Game finished with the same old result. The AL beat the NL 6-3 on Tuesday, July 14, and will open the World Series at home for the 10th time in 13 years. "It's obviously a humbling honor with the MVPs," Trout said in his usual understated, aw-shucks manner. Glenbrook North graduate Jason Kipnis, the Cleveland...

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